Cary Lodge, Torquay, Devon(Image: @ Bettesworths)

Former Torquay guest house in beautiful setting is up for sale

16 Nov 2024, 06:00 by Gillian Adams · DevonLive

Cary Lodge is a graceful Georgian house retaining many of the original features. Built in 1834, the Grade II listed house has been in the same ownership for circa 26 years and during this period the owner has sympathetically maintained the property and it’s presented in excellent order.

The house enjoys a beautifully kept front garden, along with a splendid balcony both enjoying a sunny aspect. Due to the layout and location of Cary Lodge, it has seen several different uses in its history. The property has been a boarding house, guest house and commercial offices. The layout also lends itself to providing a multigeneration home and home and income property.

Cary Lodge is located in a central location in Torquay and within the Harbour Conservation Area. The house is tucked away in a secluded spot providing a quiet and peaceful environment with the benefit of the town’s amenities and harbour just a short walk away.

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The two-storey house has rendered and painted elevations under a pitched slate roof and is approached through the front garden. The front door opens to a hallway with original tiled floor and a WC. The lounge has an original open fireplace with tiled heath and surround and marble mantel. A reception room / bedroom 1 is a large double with parquet flooring and an en-suite shower room.

The formal dining room has a stripped wooden floor and an original open fireplace with marble mantel. The kitchen/diner is a accessed via the hall or dining room and is fitted with modern floor mounted cupboards and granite worktops. There is space for an American-style fridge freezer and range. Also on the ground floor is a utility room, and a bathroom.

The first floor landing is spacious and there are five bedrooms on this level, a WC and a bathroom. There is also access to a balcony which has views across the harbour and beyond. The master bedroom is a large double room with sitting area and views over the garden and harbour.

Outside double wooden gates open into the well kept mature garden with central pathway. To the rear of the premises is a courtyard with water feature.

With an asking price of offers over £495,000, contact Bettesworths on 01803 212021 for more information.

Entrance hall(Image: @ Bettesworths)

Sitting room(Image: @ Bettesworths)

Dining room(Image: @ Bettesworths)

Kitchen / breakfast room(Image: @ Bettesworths)